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Fussy cat only wants raw beef and ignores other food

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Velvetgoldmine · 29/04/2026 20:47

My 2.5 year old cat is beyond fussy with food. I have tried just about everything the pet shop has to offer but she really is only enthusiastic about raw beef. I am reluctant to give her this too often but with all other types of food she just leaves it in the bowl and goes off in search of treats from other family members. I am really starting to worry that she isn't eating enough, although she seems very healthy. Anyone else had this issue?

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MrLarsonsNailGun · 29/04/2026 21:04

My cat slowly went off the shop bought cat foods until she wouldn’t eat them at all.

I was as worried as you sound so we shifted to KatKin, its expensive but now she eats reliably and without complaint. We give her one serving per day (x2 trays) and supplement with biscuits for grazing.

They do a 14 day trial for £10 if you wanted to try it.

Nickelouch · 29/04/2026 21:15

Can I be your cat? Beef tartare for every meal please!

Nickelouch · 29/04/2026 21:18

Seriously - cat food is like baby formula, it’s all basically the same. If it says ‘complete food’ on it, then it fulfils their nutritional needs.

Cats can be fussy but stick to providing your usual amount of food until it runs out then try a different brand.

If not eating or ravenous, treat for worms.

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